National Maine Day
National Maine Day, December 21st, honors the 23rd state to join the union and the most eastern one, too..
When European explorers first arrived, Wabanaki tribes were among the first to settle Maine, leaving Maine's territory in constant debate. Fast forward to 1820; the state was carved out of Massachusetts as part of the Missouri Compromise. The state was carved out of Massachusetts as part of the Missouri Compromise.
Maine is a moment to experience the sun and sounds at a more natural pace today, with her rocky shores and idyllic New England backdrop.. Lobster, once so popular it was served to prisoners and servants, is now a delicacy and just one of Maine's many ocean delights.
Artists thrive in Maine. Artists thrive. For centuries, the state has inspired writers, writers, artists, painters, and others, from fiction to landscapes. Maine is open year round, from Acadia to Kennebunk, from the highlands to the valleys.
Notable people
Human rights and leaders are among the humanitarians and leaders who have volunteered and ruled the world
Florence Brooks Whitehouse, a woman dedicated to a life of civic service, was also passionate about her family. Whitehouse provided consistent, reliable assistance whether she was sick, wounded, or the suffrage campaign called her.
Dorothea Dix campaigned for improved mental health care throughout her career, as well as expanding public hospital services. She lobbied heavily for change, taught and published numerous textbooks, science, and poetry, among other things.
During gerald ford's administration, nelson rockefeller served as the 41st vice president during gerald ford's administration
Artists and writers
Elijah Lovejoy died fighting his right to publish his views in Alton, Missouri, when a crowd slammed his press. He was a journalist.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poetry earned worldwide recognition during his lifetime. Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie, and The Song of Hiawatha are among the prolific poet's many volumes of poetry, including his highly acclaimed long poems, Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie.
The epitomized life along the eastern shore by a winless homer
Edna St. Vincent Millay, who is best known for her lyric poetry and dramas, found success and admiration after winning a Pulitzer Prize in 1923.
Stephen King's body of work as a horror and suspense writer continues to inspire and captivate readers. Both fiction and non-fiction have made their way into movie scripts. The Stand, Pet Sematary, Stand By Me, and the new 11.22.63 and a 2.0 version of IT all have King's own unique style of eeriness that keep his followers back for more.
Inventions, designers, builders, and athletes, as well as athletes, builders, and athletes
After the success of the board game The checkered game of life was also published and edited by the businessman, as well as several other pamphlets and kindergarten guides, the milton bradley company
The steam-driven motorcycle was created by Francis Edgar Stanley and Freelan Oscar Stanley together, according to the twin brothers.
They invented their first steam-powered engine in 1898. Stanley Motor Carriage Company was established in 1902 by the Stanley Motor Carriage Company in 1902. In racing events around the country, Stanley Steamer's motorcycle, the Stanley Steamer, often defeated larger, gasoline-powered engines.
The women's marathon was first introduced in 1984 by the Summer Olympics. Joan Benoit of the United States won gold for the United States, becoming the first gold medalist in the event.
